Hunter Valley
Surrounding areas: Hunter Valley
165 kilometres north of Sydney, or around two hours drive, the Hunter extends from Lake Macquarie to scenic Port Stephens on the coast and inland through Australia's oldest winemaking region, to the upper reaches of the Hunter Valley.
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The Hunter Valley Wine Country is renowned for its fine vineyards - boasting over eighty wineries and cellar doors with tasting facilities. The winemaking tradition dates back more than 150 years, with Australia's most famous wineries sprinkled through the hills near Cessnock.
Visit some of the 80 wineries, sample the finest cuisine in the state outside Sydney, stay in beautiful boutique hotels, luxury villas, resorts and guesthouses. A popular region for food and wine lovers, there is no shortage of wonderful restaurants and cafes, all have great food and atmosphere. The region offers a range of quality holiday accommodation and tour options include hot air balloon rides and winery tours by horse-drawn carriage or bicycle.
The Hunter Valley is rich in colonial history with the historic river port towns of Maitland and Morpeth and elegant heritage precincts. Antiques, local arts and crafts and giftware are found throughout the area.
Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest saltwater lake, with houseboats, watersports, fishing and ocean beaches abound. The Hunter Coast offers Port Stephens white beaches and natural harbour attracts families of dolphins who follow the cruise boats. 4WD off-road adventure over the towering sand dunes of pristine 32km Stockton Beach and view its huge shipwreck.
The lush, rolling hills of the Upper Hunter present many opportunities for discovering rural heritage, including rural townships and scenery, with nearby Barrington Tops, the closest World Heritage Listed rainforest to Sydney and one of the highest points in Australia which can be explored on foot, horseback or by 4WD.
You can book your Hunter Valley holiday on-line with us. If you're not sure about where to stay or what to do in the Hunter, send us an email and one of our travel consultants will be happy to assist you with some accommodation recommendations.
